Table 2.
System parameters and typical magnitude.
| Symbol | Physical Meaning | Typical Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| K | Stiffness of soil | ~1 × 107 N/m2 |
| C | Damping of soil | ~0.03 |
| m | Unit mass of the optical cable | ~35 × 10−3 kg/m |
| EI | Bending stiffness of the optical cable | ~10 N·m2 |
| l | Length of the optical cable | ~5 m |
| T | Tensile of the optical cable | ~50 N |
| w | Vibration frequency of the load | ~50 Hz |